Gabon
Health and safety
IMF approves US$152.61 million for Gabon’s COVID-19 efforts
This is the second purchase COVID-19 under the RFI to Gabon. It aims at helping Gabon in meeting its urgent balance of payments needs.
Investment
COVID-19: An unprecedented threat to development in Africa
The COVID-19 crisis threatens to reverse recent development progress across the region and may weigh on growth for years to come.
Gold
Materials handling at the forefront of innovation
Research, development and innovation remain the key drivers of success for conveyor belt cleaning equipment designer and manufacturing company Brelko.
Infrastructure
TECH NEWS: Aramine and Epiroc announce strategic partnership
Aramine and Epiroc have announced a partnership for the distribution of equipment dedicated to underground mines and tunnels in several African countries.
Gold
Africa’s resource curse: potential solutions to govern minerals
Peter Leon from Herbert Smith Freehills recently adressed delegates at ECAMF in Kigali about the governance of Africa’s mineral resources.
Base Metals
Vibramech: extensive expertise across Central Africa
Vibramech has a presence in the mineral resource rich region of Central Africa with its experience and a comprehensive range of processing equipment.
Copper
Australian companies remain hungry for African opportunities says AAMEG
With several members successfully operating in Africa AAMEG says that Australian companies remain hungry for the opportunities that Africa has to offer.
Gold
Webinar recording: Can hydro power mines?
Is hydro power a viable option to support mining operations’ energy needs?
Central Africa
DRC downgraded to join risk rating alongside Venezuela
“The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo won’t improve anytime soon,” warns Verisk Maplecroft Africa Analyst, Indigo Ellis.
Top Stories
SRK Consulting SA breaks down mineral exploration in Africa
Africa is home to crustal rocks that span the earth’s geological history and host enormous mineral wealth, but it has remained for the most part relatively under-explored. However, new technologies for exploration and extraction, combined with modern data processing techniques, could change all that.
